All Chapters of Arianna's Fate: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

KaelI stood there, my breath heavy with the weight of her words. "You’re a monster." The accusation echoed in my mind, cutting through my anger and forcing me to confront my own inner turmoil. My hand still tingles from where I had struck her—an uncharacteristic act that shocked us both. Hurting her was never my intention, but in that moment, something inside me snapped. I’ve always struggled to manage my emotions, especially the ones that overwhelm me. And the way Elaine looked at me—like I had let her down—was almost too much to bear.I had never seen her so furious and hurt. Her eyes, wide with disbelief and sorrow, pierced through me. I felt a deep sense of remorse. How had we gotten to this point?I thought to myself that I was worse than a monster; guilt coiled tightly in my chest. Despite my desire to apologize and make amends, the words felt stuck in my throat. Pride and shame held me back.When she turned her back and walked away, I felt foolish, as if I were frozen in plac

Arianna povI could feel her eyes on me, burning with disdain, and I quickly averted my gaze, wishing I could disappear into the bed beneath me. She was beautiful, in a way that only someone who had been groomed for power could be. She was everything I was not—confident, poised, and, from what I could tell, ready to destroy anyone who stood in her way.Alpha Kael didn’t immediately move, and neither did I. The air between us grew thick with tension."I was just helping her," Kael said, his voice calm, but there was something colder in it now. His grip on my leg tightened, and his gaze met Elaine’s without hesitation. "Is there a problem with that?"Elaine’s eyes flashed with fury, and for a moment, I feared she might lash out. But instead, she took a step forward, crossing her arms over her chest, her eyes never leaving me."You’ve been spending quite a bit of time with her lately, haven’t you?" she said, her tone dripping with venom.I flinched at the words, knowing exactly what she

Arianna’s heart raced as Kael’s hands enveloped hers. The warmth of his touch sent a strange flutter through her chest, a feeling she couldn't quite make sense of. She held her breath for a moment, staring at him, trying to decipher the meaning of the sensation, but her thoughts were a tangled mess of confusion. What is this? This silly feeling, like butterflies trapped inside her. Her throat tightened, and her eyes threatened to betray her, the tears hovering just beneath the surface. Why was he making her feel this way?Before she could gather her scattered thoughts, her stomach betrayed her with a loud, embarrassing grumble. She flushed, looking down at the ground to hide her shame.Kael’s gaze softened, and a sheepish smile tugged at his lips. “Have you eaten?” he asked, his voice gentle, laced with concern.Arianna blinked at him, her face reddening even more as she shook her head. "No, I haven't," she said quietly, her voice barely above a whisper. "I will when I'm permitted to.

The sun had risen in the wake of the full moon, and its light felt sharper somehow. Arianna’s eyes burned as she stood in the garden, the scent of earth and blooming flowers mixing with the heavy exhaustion from the night before. Her body was sore, but she pushed through it, the dull ache a constant reminder of the chaos and tension she’d endured with Kael.She was wiping the dirt from her hands when the stern voice of the head maid cut through the morning air."Arianna," the maid snapped. "You’re needed in the garden. The flowers need tending, and there are leaves everywhere. Don’t make me repeat myself."Arianna’s breath hitched at the sound of her name. The head maid was always quick to remind her of her position—the lowly slave, the one who existed to serve, to clean, to obey. It didn’t matter that she was born into a life of power and strange abilities. Here, in the mansion, she was nothing more than a servant."I’ll get to it," Arianna said, her voice steady despite the irritati

The sun had barely begun to stretch its fingers across the sky, but the chirping of the birds outside was enough to rouse me from my sleep. My eyes were heavy, reluctant to wake, but the insistent light seeped through the cracks in the curtains, and my mind began to stir. The warmth of the duvet wrapped around me felt too good to leave, so I buried my face in it, hoping the world would just go away.“What’s going on?” I muttered groggily, pulling the duvet tighter around my body. The chirping of the birds didn’t stop; it only grew louder, more insistent.Then, I felt it—a presence in the room. My eyes fluttered open, and there she was, standing beside my bed like some sort of haunting figure. Elaine. Of course. The last person I wanted to see this morning.I squinted at her, still half-dazed. “What the hell are you doing in my room?”She didn’t even flinch at my tone. Instead, she chuckled, a sound that grated against my skull, and took a step back. "Get up, Kael. We’re going for a st